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Tickmill FCA Regulation checklist

Regulatory status is one of the most important things to research before funding any broker account, and it is also one of the easiest things to get wrong by relying on outdated third-party pages. This page does not assert Tickmill's current authorisation status. Instead, it walks through how to verify FCA regulation yourself using primary sources, so your conclusions are based on current official records rather than summaries.

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Verify the entity on the FCA register yourself

Brokers often operate through multiple legal entities in different jurisdictions, and only some of those entities may hold a UK Financial Conduct Authority authorisation. Search the FCA's official Financial Services Register for the exact legal entity name shown in the account agreement Tickmill presents to you, not just the brand name. Confirm the firm reference number on the register matches the number displayed on the broker's website and legal documents, and check the register's listed permissions, status and contact details for any warnings or restrictions.

Match the exact legal entity name in your account agreement to the FCA register entry.
Cross-check the firm reference number between the register and the broker's site.
Review the register entry for status notes, restrictions or warnings.
Confirm which entity you would actually be onboarded with, since it may differ by residence.

Understand what FCA authorisation does and does not cover

FCA authorisation subjects a firm to UK conduct rules, including requirements around client money handling and disclosures. Retail clients of an FCA-authorised entity may also fall within the scope of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, subject to eligibility rules and limits that you should confirm from official sources. Authorisation is not a guarantee against trading losses, and it does not apply if you are onboarded with a different group entity in another jurisdiction. Read the client agreement carefully to see which entity holds your funds and which protections apply to your account specifically.

Regulation governs conduct and client money handling; it does not prevent trading losses.
Compensation scheme coverage depends on the entity, your eligibility and current scheme rules.
Protections can differ significantly if you are onboarded outside the UK entity.

Document your findings before funding

Treat regulatory research as a written exercise. Record the entity name, firm reference number, register status and the date you checked, and keep copies of the client agreement and key disclosure documents you were shown at sign-up. Regulatory permissions and group structures change, so repeat the check if significant time passes before you fund the account. For wider context on the broker, return to our Tickmill review, compare it with other reviewed brokers using the Broker comparison tool, or browse the Reviews hub.

Save the register entry details and the date of your check.
Keep copies of the client agreement and disclosures from onboarding.
Re-verify status if time passes between research and funding.

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FAQ

Is Tickmill regulated by the FCA?

We do not state authorisation status on this page because regulatory records change and depend on which group entity onboards you. Search the FCA's Financial Services Register for the exact legal entity named in your account agreement and confirm the firm reference number matches.

Does FCA regulation protect me from losing money on trades?

No. FCA authorisation covers conduct rules and client money requirements, not trading outcomes. Leveraged products can produce rapid losses regardless of how the broker is regulated.

What if I am onboarded with a non-UK Tickmill entity?

Protections, complaint routes and compensation arrangements are tied to the specific entity that holds your account. Check the client agreement to identify the entity, then research the rules of its regulator directly before depositing.